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Explore the groundbreaking collaboration between NASA and IBM in developing Surya, the first open-source AI foundation model designed specifically for solar physics and predicting dangerous solar flares. Learn how this innovative 19-minute video interview reveals the critical need for advanced solar flare prediction as charged particle blasts from the Sun travel 93 million miles toward Earth, potentially disrupting power grids, GPS systems, and satellites. Discover the technical details behind this cutting-edge AI model through insights from Johannes Schmude, the technical project lead and AI researcher, as he discusses with IBM Research's Mike Murphy how Surya can forecast intense solar outbursts that pose significant risks to astronauts, satellites, and Earth-based technology. Understand the model's potential applications during the Sun's most active phases when hundreds of solar flares can occur monthly, and gain access to practical resources including the research blog and Hugging Face repository for hands-on exploration of this revolutionary heliophysics AI tool.
